My giveaway prize & FOTD & Bourjois swatches

First of all, the book I won arrived Today! YEY! Previously I mentioned that I had won a book giveaway on Aik's blog!

mmmm Can't wait to start reading it! But first I want to finish the one I'm reading ATM.

It's actually a signed copy! And came directly from the author, Dakota Banks!

Thank you miss Banks! ^.^

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As I went out Today for some shopping (and I mean beauty shopping), and dear Sun cooperated, I took some photos of my makeup:

The weather is snowy and it's friggin' freezing outside, so I went for a cold-ish look.

FACE: Skin79 BB cream Diamond Collection Luminous Pearl

            Sofina Primavista Clear Cover Base

            Kevin Beautymaker Magic Foundation Pen

            RMK Liquid foundation

            NYX Concealer in a jar

            MAC Studio Finish Concealer

CHEEKS: Oriflame Giordani Gold Mosaic Splendor Powder

            Oriflame Visions Pearl Shimmer Poder for Face

EYES: I Nuovi metallogy eyeshadows (Champagne and Oxide)

            KATE Gel Eyeliner

            L'Oreal Accord Naturels (for eybrow)

            MUFE Aqua Smokey Eyes

LIPS: MAC Lipglass (Spirited)

Sooo, bought some stuffs at Müller that I'm not showing here as they are presents, and took the chance to swatch a few things.....and I have photos too! wooow My first attempt at swatching in store! LOL The SAs didn't even care about me. Maybe next time I won't be this lucky.

At first I wanted to swatch the eyeshadow quad of Guerlain's spring collection, but it wasn't there. Maybe it's not supposed to be at counters yet? But the plate with with stock photos and all was up, so where was the actual product? o_O

Thus I swatched the new Kiss Kiss glosses, but didn't make notes of the numbers, as it was labeled as new shades. And here at home, checking the Guerlain site I can't find what were those shades....

No, they weren't the pretty lacy Xmas edition ones.

Stupid me! I should have had to write down the numbers! X_X

BUT! I did some work and swatched almost all of the Bourjois Smoky Eyeshadow Trios!

The ones on my hand: Gris Dandy, Mordore Chic, Rose Vintage, Violet romantic, Bleu Rock, Vert Trendy (From top to bottom, left to right):

The colors came out so crappy! And washed out! So sorry! Wish I could show you how the last two trios (Bleu Rock and Vert Trendy) looks in real life!!!!

As I started swatching the first ones, I almost lost all hope that these worthed a penny, but damn! The blue and green trios are so awesome! Never seen anything like them! *____*

I tell you, if you have a chance, go and see for yourself!

I usually restrain myself from this two colors, but daaaamn! I'm so gonna buy these!

Bleu Rock and Vert Trendy have some golden/green/blue sheen to them, under the main color. Think of....uhm butterfly? You know, those exciting, mixing colors on their wings!?

I was mesmerized!

They are ~£7.30 each (dunno the USD) and they well worth the money! At least the blue and green ones do. The other variations were either boring or sheer.

Skin79 BB Cream mini set

So, my first venture into the BB realms is here. It took me forever, but now I present you 4 BB creams at once!

Skin79 BB Cream mini set

I got this on ebay for 10 bucks! And I mean 10 bucks for all, with free shipping! Each little tube holds 5g of product wich means 4x5=20g! Almost a full/decent size BB cream (though not the 50g super size yumminess but those smaller sizes)! For mere 10 dollars you can try 4 different creams so you don't have to waste money on full sized ones figuring out which one suits you best!

I say: Isn't it a great deal?????????

The set includes (from left to right):

1.SUPER+ Beblesh Balm B.B TRIPLE FUNCTIONS (vivid pink)

2.B.B DIAMOND COLLECTION THE PRESTIGE BEBLESH BALM (light pink)

3.Super+ Beblesh Balm Golden Collection (golden)

4.B.B DIAMOND COLLECTION PEARL Luminous Beblesh Balm (pearly silver)

Let's see some swatches before I say some words about each:

They all differ a bit in color

Half-blended without flash.

I didn't blend them well since the amount of creams were a bit much, plus this way you can still see the colors compared to my skintone.

And here it is with flash. Isn't the pearl one a nice shimmery one? *_*

And now onto the 4 creams:

Skin79 Super+ BB Cream Pink Label

Suitable for oily/combination skin or those prone to clogged pores. Triple functional:

Whitening & UV Protection SPF25 PA++ & Wrinkle Free

Phyto Complex : Moisturizes and soothes skin so it stays hydrated and healthy and soothing makes your skin always moist and healthy.

Brightening and whitening effects, giving your face a radiant glow, while smoothening wrinkles.

Sunblock Protection SPF25 PA+++

Lightweight & oil-free.

This was the first I started using late summer/fall. But still reach for it now (for the last drops in the tube LOL) So, this supposed work on oily skin, thus my dry skin mixed with oily T-zone should be a piece of cake easy job, right? Well, let me just say: stay away! It made me so oily like I've never been before! Even on my cheeks which is dry on it's onwn!

Skin79 B.B Diamond Collection The Prestige Beblesh Balm

SPF25 PA++

Ingredients:

Peptide MX complex - moistrizing

Caviar extract - firming

Coenzym - protection

Aloe vera - for soft and healthy skin

Arbutin - whitening

Adenosine - anti-wrinkle

Titanium-oxide - sun blocking

Asparagus/sea-tangle - skin calming

Diamond/pearl/gold/amethyst/ruby - glossy skin

This one is better than the pink Super+ one above! Didn't made me as oily, but it was still too much for my taste.

Skin79 Super+ BB VIP Gold Collection

Triple Function: whitening & SPF25 PA++ & Wrinkle free

Arbutin/Adenosin/Titanium-dioxide - whitening/anti-wrinkle/sun protecting

Gold/caviar - elastic skin

Phyto compley - moisturizing

Coenzym/Vitamin E/Almond oil - healthy skin

Aloe vera/green tea/potulacaceae - flexible skin

OSMOPUR (sunflower+rice+ivy) - protect skin

Now, this is my favourite of the set! I started using this when the weather turned colder (around fall), so I'm not sure about how it performs in warm. It's pretty decent with minimal oiliness. It's almost non-existing!

Skin79 Diamond Collection Pearl Luminous Beblesh Balm

Luminous Pearl is oil-free, moisturizing and gives a nice shimmery finish. At first I was freaked out! I always do my makeup with magnifying mirror and direct light (as I have terrible eyesight). So, when I saw my skin in the lamp's light I almost screamed and tossed the tube for like EVER! I looked like a discoball...if not a chunky glitterball! I do not like shimmer that I can see (with my bad eyes) the particles.

I thought I'd never use this again! I was so wrong!

Thankfully I tried it again  like a month later my first and disastrous affair and now I'm in love!

To tell the truth I'd never use this alone, without anything on top....uhm......I don't want to......shine? o_O

Most of the times it functions as a base followed with foundation....or topped with a base, then foundation for an even more perfect finish.

It gives a perfect shine from under the foundation. A luminous finish...a pearly shine-through. You know what I mean? A healthy glow!

And it does not make me oily either....it's like the golden one.

About all 4 BB creams:

As many BB expert bloggers say you only need a very little amount for the whole face. Like a pea. Now, that proved to be not enough for me. My skin itched and screamed for more, so I'd say use a moisturizer before, don't try to skip it thinking BB creams will substitute! Especially if you have dry skin!

About 1,5 pea LOL is enough for me, 2 is too much. And i also spread it on my forehead last to prevent super oiliness.

Coverage is light which I don't like, but since I don't use it alone I'm fine with it. Surprisingly all 4 shades fit me well. As you can see above they each look a bit different in color, but once spred and blended well (not like on the swatch photos) they fit perfectly

It also covers the pores on my nose very well, but not on my forehead.

All in all, if I happen to invest into this brand again, I'm going for the golden one! Throwing in the pearly one too, just becoz of the subtle glow! LOL

But....which brand should I give a try next? There are so many! @__@